Installation; Initial Inspection; Grounding Requirements; Ac Power Requirements - ILX Lightwave LDX-36000 Series User Manual

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C H A P T E R

Installation

Initial Inspection

After receiving the LDX-36000 Series Current Source, verify that the following
items were shipped along with the instrument:
• LDX-36000 Series User's Guide
• Power Cord Appropriate for the Local Service
• Shipping Kit

Grounding Requirements

The LDX-36000 Current Source comes with a three-conductor AC power cable.
The power cable must be inserted into an approved three-contact electrical outlet
or used with a three-contact to two-contact adapter with the grounding wire
connected to an electrical ground (safety ground). The AC input and supplied
power cable meets IEC safety standards.

AC Power Requirements

The LDX-36000 Series Current Sources may be operated from a single phase
power source delivering nominal line voltages in the range of 100 to 240 VAC
±10% (all values RMS), from 50 to 60 Hz. Please refer to specifications for proper
line voltage for your instrument. The internal power supplies are autoranging so
no reconfiguration is necessary to operate at different input voltages. Maximum
power consumption depends on the model.
Before connecting the LDX-36000 Current Source to a power source, verify that the AC
power source is within the voltage range printed on the instrument's rear panel.
To avoid electrical shock hazard, connect the instrument to properly earth-grounded
electrical receptacles only. Failure to observe this precaution may result in severe injury
or death.

GPIB Communications

The IEEE-488 GPIB interface connector is located on the rear panel in the upper
left-hand side of the panel as shown in Figure 1.2. Attach a GPIB cable to the 24-
pin connector. The connectors are polarized to ensure proper orientation. Finger-
tighten the two jack screws on either side of the connector to prevent the cable
from inadvertently becoming disconnected.
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